Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania / Pacific, Oceania with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Papua New Guinea that most people don't know.
Papua New Guinea is the most linguistically diverse country on Earth with over 840 living languages — that's 12% of all languages in the world packed into one country. The Highlands, home to 1 million people, was completely unknown to the outside world until 1930.
Papua New Guinea has more languages than any other country — over 840 living languages.
PNG contains the world's third largest rainforest after Amazon and Congo.
The Highlands region was unknown to the outside world until 1930.
PNG has over 600 islands and some of the most diverse coral reefs on Earth.
Papua New Guinea is the most linguistically diverse country on Earth with over 840 living languages — that's 12% of all languages in the world packed into one country. The Highlands, home to 1 million people, was completely unknown to the outside world until 1930.
Papua New Guinea is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
A legendary WWII jungle trail — 96km through the Owen Stanley Range where Australians halted the Japanese advance
Dramatic fjords in the tropics — coral walls dropping into deep water with exceptional diving
The famous Huli people of the Highlands — warriors who wear elaborate bird of paradise feather headdresses
One of the world's great rivers — lined with spirit houses and extraordinary traditional art
Papua New Guinea is the most linguistically diverse country on Earth with over 840 living languages — that's 12% of all languages in the world packed into one country. The Highlands, home to 1 million people, was completely unknown to the outside world until 1930.
The capital of Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea has a population of approximately 10.3M.
The official languages of Papua New Guinea are English / Tok Pisin / Hiri Motu.
Papua New Guinea gained independence in 1975.
Papua New Guinea uses the Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK).